Beacon Hill Nursery School

The mission of the Beacon Hill Nursery School is to create a nurturing community that instills a lifelong love of learning in its students. Guided by exceptional educators, we value play as purposeful and cherish children’s innate curiosity.

Founded in 1955 and located in the heart of downtown Boston in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, Beacon Hill Nursery School serves children ages 2 through 6. Known for its warm and nurturing community, our child-centered, play-based program is shaped by talented teachers who create an environment in which every child is known and loved. Our pedagogical approach recognizes play, movement, project-based exploration, creative expression, and open-ended discovery as essential parts of the learning process. Supporting the growth of the whole child, we incorporate developmentally appropriate readiness skills, facilitate social interaction and empathy building, and engage students in active, joyful inquiry.

Junior Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Beacon Hill Nursery School seeks candidates for a Junior Kindergarten Co-Teacher position working with 4-5 year olds starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Co-Teachers in the Junior Kindergarten program work together to create and implement a play-based, developmentally-appropriate curriculum, while systematically integrating readiness skills to prepare our young learners for the next step in their educational journey. Familiarity with Handwriting without Tears and Lively Letters or similar programs preferred, as is experience working in Reggio-inspired programs. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certification required. Master's degree and head teacher experience preferred. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; potential for additional afternoon hours; benefits provided. Beacon Hill Nursery School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please email your resume to Professional Development and Learning Support Coordinator, Sheryl Man (sman@bhns.net.)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person